CIO50: Next CIO (2026) Questionnaire v2

CIO50: Next CIO (2026)
Thank you for your interest in the Next CIO Award 2026. This award recognises rising stars in our industry who are on the pathway to senior leadership. Our Next CIO winner will be an individual who is exceeding expectations and helping drive innovation through their organisation.

Please note that parts of the entry may be used in a profile on CIO Australia should our judges select the nominee as our Next CIO recipient. Please highlight anything in the entry that is confidential and not for publication.

We welcome bullet points and business metrics that back up the value and impact of the contribution of the nominee and their team’s work to their organisation.

Deadline for nominations: Friday, June 26, 2026
Background information

About the person submitting the entry:
Full name
Job title
Company
Email address:
Relationship to nominee (e.g. manager, peer, direct report, self-nomination):
About the nominee
Full name
Job title
Company
Email address:
Start date in current role (month/year)

MonthDayYear
Date
Reports to (job title, e.g. CIO, CTO)
Size of technology function:
Number of direct reports:
Pillar 1: Demonstrating skills and leadership potential

*Please include business metrics that demonstrate how these innovations have helped your organisation meet its objectives
1. Briefly summarise why this person is a future CIO. Highlight their leadership potential and key achievements. 2. Describe a major initiative or project the nominee has led or significantly contributed to. Include outcomes, scale, and business impact.

(800 words max)0/800
Pillar 2: Demonstrating influence
1. Explain how the nominee demonstrates leadership - whether through people management, cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, or cultural influence.

(800 words max)0/800
2. Please provide a testimonial from a senior executive or the CEO to support this nomination

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Headshot of nominee

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Confirmation
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CIO50: Next CIO (2026)

Background information

About the nominee

Pillar 1: Demonstrating skills and leadership potential

Pillar 2: Demonstrating influence